Tesla posts another strong sales quarter

A one-week shutdown due to the launch of its new Model X didn't stop Tesla Motors from once again posting strong sales in the third quarter.

The electric luxury car maker announced it delivered 11,580 cars in the quarter, virtually of which were the Model S sedan. That's basically unchanged - up only 0.4% compared to the second quarter. But its sales jumped 49% above the same period a year earlier.

Unlike most other automakers, Tesla does not report monthly sales, only quarterly sales totals.